The police unit tweeted at around 4.40pm and said: "#Risley, Derby Road outside of Risley Park is currently passing with caution. The beautiful village of Risley is now missing a few lamp posts because of one individuals selfish actions. That person is now under arrest after failing a roadside breath test. "

Derby Road was left partially blocked following the incident (Image: Erewash Response Unit)

The tweet did not say exactly how many lampposts had been damaged.

In reply to the tweet, David Ainsworth, who works for the NHS, said: "Telling families a loved one has died is hard enough. When I had to explain it was because the driver was over the limit, I could barely stand saying the words and the pain I felt is with me some ten years on........please don't risk lives."